National Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for a National Offshore Mechanical Technician with relevant experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry, ideally offshore,

The position is based offshore Equatorial Guinea, working a 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation.

Please note this position is only open to National EG candidates.

To support the offshore mechanical maintenance team on the asset, operate and carry out first line maintenance activities as directed by the relevant Supervisor on the process and utilities plant in a safe and efficient manner.

To report any defect or inspection report to relevant Asset Supervisor in a clear and concise manner and record all relevant information in logs as required.

Responsibilities

Prime Responsibilities:

• Carry out the inspection, maintenance and repair of all rotating and static mechanical systems.
• Required to conduct tests on equipment and assist Plant Operator to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation.
• Carries out condition monitoring activities and interpretation of results
• Review/maintains accurate and current records
• Ensures the installation, calibration and testing of platform equipment is conducted in accordance with company requirements and any statutory guidelines
• Ensures the required supply of spare parts is available, prepares and requisitions items required.
• Maintains good housekeeping conditions in workshop and work sites
• Put forward suggestions and develop modification requests as necessary to improve plant/equipment efficiency/safety operations
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activity.
• Participation in risk assessments when appropriate
• Assist platform teams where required.
  
  

Hse

• Proactively contribute to delivery against HSE plans and improvement objectives.
• Be aware of physical condition of plant & equipment to ensure technical integrity is maintained; raise issues and concerns identified.
• Ensure a safe and comprehensive handover is given at shift or crew change with all pertinent operational and maintenance information to relevant personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with Supervisors and other work groups.
• Be a member of the platform Emergency Response Team.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Time served apprenticeship or recognised technical qualification in mechanical plant and equipment.
• Experience in topsides systems associated with upstream oil production, Gas Compression, Pumps, Hydraulics, Condition Monitoring and Workshop Equipment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Plant & Equipment
• Demonstrable knowledge of Maintenance Process practices
• Maintain complete and accurate records within the Maintenance Management System
• Adhere to all legislative, environmental and company standards and procedures and checklists.
• Offshore BOSIET & MIST certification
  
  

Job Specific Skills

• Several years previous experience working in the oil & gas industry, ideally offshore.
  
  

PC Application Skills

• IT literate with proficiency Microsoft Applications
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Fluent in communicating in English language, verbal and written
• Able to clearly and concisely communicate by verbal and written skill communication
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment alongside other technical disciplines
• Actively participate in meetings, planning, initiatives etc.
• Good team player.
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.